30Synonyms found for ventilate

Word Origin & History

ventilate c.1440, "to blow away something" (of wind), from L. ventilatus, pp. of ventilare "to brandish, toss in the air, winnow, fan, agitate, set in motion," from ventulus "a breeze," dim. of ventus "wind" (see wind (n.)). Original notion is of cleaning grain by tossing it in the air and letting the wind blow away the chaff. Meaning "supply a room with fresh air" first recorded 1664 (implied in ventilation). Slang sense of "to shoot" (someone) is recorded from 1875.

Example Sentences for ventilate

They build roads, aqueducts, warm and ventilate houses.

The solar roof will simply help keep the car cool when it's parked by running a fan to ventilate the car.

A--You must dehumidify and ventilate the air in this space to eliminate this unpleasant odor.

The cupola was an early device used to ventilate attics before the invention of fans or air-conditioners.

Don't leave food out, and if you must use pesticides, ventilate during and after use and follow directions to limit exposure.

The garage door was reportedly raised about a foot to ventilate the fumes.

Firefighters ventilate smoke and superheated gases for safety and visibility.

It is clear that the belt haulage entry was not necessary to ventilate the active working places.